Tiger's Leap / Tiger's Point, Lonavala - Timings, Accessibility, Best Time to Visit
India | Maharashtra | Lonavala
#6 of 22 Places to Visit in Lonavala
Distance (From Lonavala Railway Station): 12 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: Near Lion's Point
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / + Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 12 km from Lonavala Railway Station and 12 km from Tung Fort, Tiger's Leap or Tiger's Point is a scenic viewpoint situated at Kurvande on the route towards Aamby Valley from Lonavala. It is one of the must see tourist places in Lonavala.
Tiger's Leap, also known as Waghdari, is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m, offering a wide view of the hills. The point derives its name from its resemblance to the shape of a leaping tiger. It offers spectacular views of forests, lush greenery, waterfalls and lakes around. The sunrise and sunset views from here are mesmerizing.
There is a small waterfall near to this viewpoint, which flows during the monsoon months only. It serves the purpose of relaxing in the water better than Bushy dam, as the force of the fall is higher. Also, after the brief steep descent, the fall becomes a stream with a fair amount of force to go all the way down to the base of the Tiger's Leap. The site is frequented by various tourists for indulging in adventure activities like rafting, when the stream flow is medium. Perfect for trekking, this site encloses safe spots for viewing the valley and its nearby surroundings.
Best time to visit would be Monsoon when one can see several small waterfalls around the hills. Buses are available up to INS Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be covered on foot.